United Way of the West Shore - Manistee County

05/25/2026

We remember with gratitude the courage and sacrifice of those who gave their lives for our country. May their legacy inspire us to serve our neighbors with kindness, unity, and purpose. 🇺🇸

05/11/2026

We’re just 3 months away from our annual fundraiser, Suds on the Shore: The Craft Beer, Wine and Cocktail Festival! 🍻☀️

This celebration of summer brings together food and drink vendors from across the region for an unforgettable day of craft beer, wine, cocktails, and more. Proceeds from this essential fundraiser support our work throughout Mason and Manistee counties.

Interested in learning more or purchasing tickets? Visit: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/suds-on-the-shore-craft-beer-wine-festival--2026

We’ll be sharing more updates on vendors and entertainment as the event gets closer!

Join us for an afternoon of local craft beers, wines, ciders, meads, cocktails, food trucks, and live music.TICKETSTickets = admission into the festival + 10 drink tokens + souvenir sample glassFESTIVALSaturday, August 15th from 12:00pm to 5:00pmand the obligatory small print:You MUST be 21 to enter...

05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to the moms, grandmas, caregivers, and mother figures who show up every day with strength, compassion, and love. 💙

At United Way of the West Shore, we’re grateful for the care and support mothers bring to our homes, schools, workplaces, and communities every day. Wishing you a day filled with appreciation and joy.

05/06/2026

Mental Health Awareness Month is a reminder: mental health matters—every single day. It’s about breaking stigma, checking in on one another, and making sure no one feels like they have to go it alone.

At United Way of the West Shore, we’re committed to strengthening our community by supporting programs that promote stability, well-being, and resilience.

If you or someone you know needs support, help is out there. Our 211 service is a great place to find the resources to address these challenges: https://www.unitedwayofthewestshore.org/211

We're in this together. 💚

04/30/2026

United Way is bringing the Feeding America Food Truck to St. Raphael Church on Friday, May 15th at 11 a.m. Be sure to check out the flyer for additional details!

Also! Please share this post to help others in the community learn about this opportunity!

And as always, you can find nutrition assistance resources in Manistee County using our guide, located at: https://www.unitedwayofthewestshore.org/nutrition-assistance-in-manistee-county

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United Way trae el camión de alimentos de Feeding America a la Iglesia San Rafael el viernes 15 de mayo a las 11 a.m. ¡Asegúrese de revisar el folleto para obtener más detalles!

Además, ¡comparta esta publicación para ayudar a que otras personas de la comunidad conozcan esta oportunidad!

Y como siempre, puede encontrar recursos de asistencia nutricional en el condado de Manistee utilizando nuestra guía, disponible en:
https://www.unitedwayofthewestshore.org/nutrition-assistance-in-manistee-county

04/16/2026

Important Update - for tomorrow’s Feeding America Food Truck event at Lakeview Church of the Brethren (11:00 AM)

Due to recent flooding, High Bridge Road is closed south of the church. Please use Coates Highway to access the Food Truck.

Thank you!
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Actualización Importante- Para el evento del camión de comida de Feeding America mañana en Lakeview Church of the Brethren (11:00 a. m.):

Debido a las recientes inundaciones, High Bridge Road está cerrada al sur de la iglesia. Por favor, use Coates Highway para acceder al camión de comida.

¡Gracias!

04/09/2026

- IMPORTANT UPDATE - Due to the recent flooding in the area, it's been reported that High Bridge Road is closed to the south of the church. You must use Coates Highway to access the Food Truck.

United Way is bringing the Feeding America Food Truck to Lakeview Church of the Brethren on Friday, April 17th at 11 a.m. Be sure to check out the flyer for additional details!

Also! Please share this post to help others in the community learn about this opportunity!

And as always, you can find nutrition assistance resources in Manistee County using our guide, located at:

https://www.unitedwayofthewestshore.org/nutrition-assistance-in-manistee-county

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ACTUALIZACIÓN IMPORTANTE – Debido a las recientes inundaciones en el área, se ha informado que High Bridge Road está cerrada al sur de la iglesia. Debe usar Coates Highway para acceder al camión de comida.

United Way traerá el camión de comida de Feeding America a Lakeview Church of the Brethren el viernes 17 de abril a las 11:00 a. m. ¡Asegúrate de revisar el volante para más detalles!

¡También! Por favor comparte esta publicación para ayudar a que más personas en la comunidad conozcan esta oportunidad.

Y como siempre, puedes encontrar recursos de asistencia nutricional en Manistee County usando nuestra guía, disponible en:

https://www.unitedwayofthewestshore.org/nutrition-assistance-in-manistee-county

04/05/2026

Happy Easter!

04/02/2026

A sincere thank you to everyone who came out for our Emerging Leaders of the West Shore happy hour. It was great to spend time together, learn more about ZIVA Network, and contribute to a great cause!

Together, we collected over 50 hygiene items in support of their work.

If you’re interested in opportunities to stay connected and engaged in the community, we encourage you to learn more about our Emerging Leaders group, and if you're interested in joining, you can fill out our interest form:

unitedwayofthewestshore.org/emerging-leaders

03/25/2026

Looking for food assistance in Manistee County? We’ve got you covered.

We’ve created a simple, up-to-date resource to help you find local pantries, meal sites, and nutrition support, all in one place located on our new website.

👉 Check it out here: https://www.unitedwayofthewestshore.org/nutrition-assistance-in-manistee-county

Please share to help spread the word 💙

03/20/2026

Strong communities come together to support one another. Thank you to April and Amy from the Manistee Elks for this generous donation to United Way of the West Shore. This support will help us continue addressing food insecurity in Manistee County!

When we live united, we all thrive!